Table 33 District SWOT Analysis

8 SWOT Analysis

8.1 District SWOT

There are limited trades such as self-employed tailors, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, fitters, etc., in the district. There are duplicates of these trades under different schemes due to low infrastructure investment and the easy availability of trainers for Training Partners. Infrastructure and Trainers: These programs lack certified trainers, proper labs, and proper infrastructure, as well as little or no monitoring. Retention and Placement: All skilling programs have low retention and placement rates, which are not adequately documented.

Strengths

1. Varieties of mineral deposits like Bauxite, Iron

Ore, Limestone and China Clay are abundantly present in the district. 2. Perennial streams and rivulets are available in almost all parts of the district. 3. The vegetable mineral-dyed fabric of Kotpad has earned Odisha’s first GI tag. 4. Semi-organic production of fruits and vegetables. 5. Presence of Model Career Center with dedicated staff working towards Job

Drives/Fairs, Counselling and Vocational

Guidance of Youths.

Opportunity

1. Favourable soil and climatic conditions for the cultivation of coffee, cashew, cotton, tobacco, vegetable, Ginger, Turmeric and fruits. 2. Implementation of integrated watershed development technologies. 3. Ample scope for regeneration / extension of private and public land. 4. Unexplored mineral deposits.

Table 32 District SWOT Analysis

Weakness

1. The majority of the land is not covered under irrigation facilities and is dependent on rainwater for cultivation. 2. Low level of nutrition among children and women. 3. Low level of awareness among rural people. 4. High degree of unemployment and underemployment.

Threats

1. Gradual degradation of forest areas due to shifting cultivation practice. 2. Out-migration of skilled weavers causing threats to the handloom & weaving industry. 3. Irregular and insufficient patterns of rainfall cause drought in many parts of the district. 4. Outdated machinery and syllabus of I.T.I and

Polytechnic lead to a mismatch of skills and industry expectations

Strengths

1. Immense potential for promotion of eco-ethnic tourism and adventurous sports supported by rich natural beauty and tribal culture. 2. Youths are getting more educated and literate in Vocational Courses. 3. High scope for regeneration of forests and marketing of Non-Timber forest produce for enhancement of income of the tribal. 4. Tribal Jewelry prepared by the local artisans

Weakness

1. Low level of literacy, particularly in female literacy. 2. Limited livelihood option. 3. Poor marketing, storage and processing facilities are affecting the agro & allied sector. 4. Lack of backward and forward linkage in

Agro & Handloom industries. 5. The district has a poor rail and road